NEW REPORT OUTLINES PATHWAY TO SCALING UP SCOTLAND’S TIDAL ENERGY SECTOR
A new report from the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) calls for coordinated regulatory reform to unlock Scotland’s tidal energy potential while addressing environmental concerns over harbour seals.
According to EMEC, the new report published...
USCG RESCUES TWO MARINERS MISSING FOR MORE THAN 100 HOURS
The U.S. Coast Guard is reporting a successful conclusion to an intensive search and rescue mission that had been underway for four days after a small boat was reported overdue. The 47-foot vessel named...
10 COMPANIES SHORTLISTED TO VIE FOR DENMARK’S C02 STORAGE FUNDING
The Danish Energy Agency has prequalified ten companies eligible to submit proposals for funding available under its carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative aimed at helping the country reach its climate goals.
The companies were...
ITALIAN PROJECT DISPLAYS SMALL FISSION NUCLEAR REACTOR CONCEPT FOR SHIPS
An Italian start-up, Newcleo, working with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and design firm Pininfarina, has unveiled its concepts for a new generation of small, fission power plants that could provide the future power for shipping...
NEW REPORT SIMPLIFIES COMPLEX REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
A new Lloyd's Register report outlines the upcoming changes to mandatory statutory regulations and instruments.
A comprehensive suite of new International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) regulations come into force over the...
NYK TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST METHANOL DUAL-FUEL BULKER
The first vessel of the new segment of methanol-fueled bulkers was officially delivered in Japan on May 13. Owned by Kambara Kisen and operating under charter to NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers, the vessel...
SUEZ CANAL TRIES TO WOO BACK SHIPS ANNOUNCING DISCOUNT FOR LARGE BOXSHIPS
The Suez Canal Authority is intensifying its marketing efforts to woo back the world’s ships to the shipping route. In a concerted marketing effort, the authority is highlighting opportunities and adding financial incentives after...
CORPOWER OCEAN TO DEPLOY 5 MW WAVE ENERGY ARRAY AT EMEC BY 2029
Swedish wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has signed a berth agreement to develop a 5 MW wave energy array at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland.
According to CorPower Ocean, the project...
CMA CGM FEEDER HITS DOCK AND CRANE ARRIVING IN HAMBURG
One of CMA CGM’s innovative feeder ships operating in the Baltic region had a mishap on Sunday, May 11, as it was maneuvering to dock in Hamburg, Germany. The vessel struck the dock wall...
NEW REQUIREMENTS AND NOTATION FOR CONTAINER SHIPS IN LLOYD’S REGISTER’S RULES AND REGULATIONS
Lloyd’s Register is introducing changes to its Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, Part 3, July 2025.
These changes incorporate new requirements related to the following:
IACS Unified Requirement UR C6: Requirements for Lashing...